FOIA Request to Town of Williamston regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Williamston by IBX News on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the immediately preceding calendar month. The requested information includes solicitation or project titles, names of bidders or proposers, submission dates, bid amounts or proposed costs, and descriptions of the goods or services proposed.
The request emphasizes that it is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., and seeks records that currently exist without necessitating the creation of new documents. IBX News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format where available. Additionally, they have requested that if any portion of this request is denied or withheld, the specific statutory basis for such denial be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, IBX News asserts its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have also indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver as media professionals. The organization is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
